Bucks County Playhouse is pleased to announce that Joey Slotnick of “Nip/Tuck” and “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” Anastasia Griffith of “Damages” and “Once Upon a Time,” Michael Nathanson of “Side Effects” and “The Knick,” and Nadia Bowers of “The Farnsworth Invention” and “Metamorphoses” will star in its season opener, Neil Simon’s “Chapter Two” directed by Marsha Mason. Performances begin Thursday, May 22 for this comedy about love the second time around.

“We are thrilled to welcome this stellar cast, each making their New Hope debut, to the first show under our banner at the Playhouse. They hit the ball out of the park at our first read-through, and we can’t wait to see them deliver this gem of a play by the great Neil Simon,” said Producing Director Alexander Fraser.

“Having given Marsha her first directing job in 1985 in New York, I am so proud to welcome her back to the Playhouse to direct a show she so knows well, especially since she received an Academy Award nomination for starring in the film,” said Executive Producer Robyn Goodman.

“Chapter Two” is a comedy about love the second time around is about George Schneider, a successful writer mourning the recent loss of his beloved wife. When George meets a vibrant, recently divorced actress, Jennie, they begin a whirlwind courtship that leads to marriage. But can George put his memories aside? Four time Academy Award nominee Marsha Mason, who starred as Jennie in the film version of “Chapter Two” directs this hilarious and touching story that asks if you can start a second chapter when you can’t let go of the first?

Performances begin May 22 and run through June 15 at the Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pa. For more information, visit bcptheater.